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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Prochilodus Lacustris

Prochilodus lacustris Steindachner, 1907
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Max Length
34.1 cm
Max Weight
1.1 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Prochilodus Lacustris is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Prochilodus lacustris
Authority
Steindachner, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
34.1 cm
Max Weight
1.1 kg
Trophic Level
2.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Prochilodus Lacustris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Prochilodus Lacustris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Prochilodus Lacustris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Prochilodus Lacustris is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Parnaíba and Mearim River basins in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
34.1cm
Max Weight
1,100g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1907

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